We’re Making The Switch Can Benefit Others

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May 212012
 

You may remember that a couple of weeks ago Bubbles and I went shopping at Walmart in search of Jennie-O turkey products to kick off our Jennie-O Make The Switch challenge.  I shared with you at the time that we were working on a surprise Champions for Kids SIMPLE Service Project.  We were going to give up something unhealthy and/or unnecessary and put those savings towards making a donation that would provide meals for hungry children.

Donations for the Jennie-O Make The Switch challenge

The project I had originally planned we were unable to complete due to some red tape.  Not to be deterred, I quickly moved us on to Plan B. Continue reading »

We’re Taking the Jennie-O Make The Switch Challenge – Will You?

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May 072012
 

Recently I learned that in the United States more than 17 million children are at risk for hunger.  Most of us can barely even comprehend a number that size.  Initially I just felt sad, but then it spurred me to look for ways to get involved and address the issue.

Champions For Kids Logo

Fortunately I am not alone in my desire to help.  Champions for Kids is working mobilize 20 million people by 2012, so over the next few weeks, my family and I are going to be participating in a SIMPLE Service Project that will involve a food donation and nutritional education.  Our project is kind of a surprise as I finalize the details so more on that later! Continue reading »